BLOG QUESTION: MISE EN SCENE

What is mise-en-scene? How is the term used in the film industry? What are two reasons that it is so important?

   Mise en scéne is a french word meaning "placing on stage." It refers to everything such as the actors, lighting, props, and costumes on set. The term Mise en scène is the collaboration of professionals. In the academic realm, mise-en-scène is used when the feel of a film is under discussion.